Have You Herd? Livestock Meetings Will Be Offered Virtually
There will be a series of virtual livestock meetings offered, beginning September 15, 2020. These sessions will be held …
Agriculture & Food
Extension and research at NC State address timely issues impacting our state. Extension delivers trusted information directly into the hands of farmers and agribusinesses, helping them translate knowledge into solutions that grow our economy and communities.
September Garden Calendar
Check out the September Garden Calendar to find out what you should be planting, fertilizing, and so on to …
September's Growing Your Pantry Series
Join us on Facebook in July for the Growing Your Pantry series with Der Holcomb, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Science. …
Pre-Plant Strategies for Wheat - Webinar
Are you planting wheat this fall? Join us for part 1 of our “Wheat Production Series” on September 25, 2020, from …
Unsolicited Seeds Received in the Mail From China - Do NOT Plant!!
We have received phone calls from residents that have received packages from China labeled as containing earrings, but actually …
Improving Corn Fertilizer and Water Management – Field Video
Want to see an AquaSpy in action in a cornfield? Watch our latest video to learn about this new technology …
So Easy to Preserve
If you are preparing to preserve the harvest from your summer garden then you will want to purchase one …
Growing Your Pantry Series
Join us on Facebook in July for the Growing Your Pantry series with Der Holcomb, Extension Agent, Family and …
July Garden Calendar
Check out the Alexander County July Garden Calendar below: If you have any horticulture questions please call Lenny Rogers at …
Alexander County Offices to Reopen
Alexander County Government announces the reopening of two buildings to allow citizens to conduct county business in person. The …
June Is National Dairy Month
June is National Dairy Month, a time to honor the hard-working dairy farm families across the country. The June …
Alexander Farmers Market
Are you looking for a place to sell the vegetables and other items you harvest this summer from your …
Visit NC Farm App
The Visit NC Farm App has launched in Alexander County. Participating assets are: Alexander County Farmer’s Market, Campbell’s Blueberry …
Asian Giant Hornets Not a Problem for NC Beekeepers...yet?
There is a viral news story circulating about the “murder hornet,” the unfortunate moniker of the Asian Giant hornet, Vespa …
Will COVID-19 Affect Meat Production?
Is it possible for the United States to see a shortage in meat in the coming months/year? Yes. We …
Seed Sharing Program for Families
We’re super excited to be able to bring this opportunity to our kids in Alexander County. Sign your child …
April Garden Calendar
Visit the link below to see the garden calendar for the month of …
Live Radio Programs
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions in order we are currently not able to do face-to-face programming. We would like …
Measures for Protecting Farmers and Agribusinesses During Stay at Home Order for NC
Effective Monday, March 31, 2020, at 5 p.m. Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a Stay at Home Order for …
COVID-19 Resources for Families
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has many concerned and looking for resources. There are lots of resources out there through social …
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